So I am sitting down to write this evening, and it is one of those days where I just wish all of the thoughts in my head would easily translate into words so I could actually convey what it is that I am thinking. Instead, I sense quite a bit of rambling, so read on if you wish. If not, that is okay, too. I have missed writing the last couple of weeks, mostly due to the holidays. Christmas this year was not picture perfect, far from it really, but we made it through. That pretty much sums up the entire year though. Without a doubt, those were the longest, hardest 365 days in a row to date, and I am so ready to turn the page for a new chapter. Throughout the year, certain thoughts entered my mind such as, 'what doesn't kill you makes you stronger', 'God never gives you more than you can handle', 'if He brings you to it, He'll bring you through it'...And there are definitely days I've just wanted to throw an all out tantrum, kicking and screaming, "ENOUGH ALREADY!!!" But here we are, a brand new day, a brand new year, with not much different than before, but that is okay. I am learning to take each day as it comes, and really trying hard not to worry so much about what is ahead. The great thing about 2013 is that it isn't just the tough stuff carrying over to 2014. Last year brought new friends, stronger relationships, a new job, and new adventures. How awesome is it to be able continue all of that into the new year! I am not a big resolution maker(or keeper, for that matter), but I am a list maker, and a goal setter(so, yeah...i guess you could call them resolutions if you must). I've been jotting down some habits I'd like to make stronger, and others that need to go, but my overall goal for this new year is to find myself at the end of it feeling a little more blessed than stressed. I know I cannot control my circumstances to a degree, but I can choose to give over to God what I can't handle myself(which is a ton of stuff), and to really work on focusing on those oodles of blessings that show up every single day. Thankfully, I am surrounded by a few truly dear friends who have my back(and my heart!), and I know they'll be there, letting me whine a little when necessary, but then pushing me on to keep at it. I know I couldn't do this without them! So here's to 2014 and all of the fun and not so fun adventures ahead! Ready to BE FIERCE and ROCK IT!! (i think) :)
From this girl's shoes,
Brandi
